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PREMIER FITNESS SOLUTIONS

PREMIER FITNESS SOLUTIONS

Be The Best Version of You

A LITTLE ABOUT US…

Premier Fitness Solutions is a small family owned fitness studio that makes you feel like part of the family. Our goal is to create a non-intimidating environment that makes you feel comfortable, and at ease the minute you walk through our door. Regardless of the program you decide to participate in, your journey with us starts with complimentary success session. That 1 hour appointment allows us to learn more about you, about your goals, your struggles, and your previous experiences as well as about your dreams.

In that first meeting we will discover what is your Why? , and what is the driving force behind your goals. We believe that discovering the true meaning of your goals and reasons behind your dream are fundamental to achieving it. Knowing what drives you, we will create a plan that will help you overcome your obstacles and achieve your health and fitness goals and maintain them for life.

HOW WE’VE EVOLVED

Karina, Jamie, and their two daughters skiing together on a family vacation

Growing with our clients. Staying strong through the years.

When we opened Premier Fitness Solutions nearly 18 years ago, our workouts were known for their intensity. Tire flips, sweaty challenges, and plenty of pushing ourselves to see what we could do!

We loved those years. And as our clients stayed with us, we grew together.

Bodies changed. Families grew. Injuries, surgeries, knee and hip replacements, menopause, and everyday aches and pains became part of our lives—including our own. Karina’s hip replacement gave her an even deeper understanding of wanting to stay active while learning to work with a changing body.

Over time, we became a home for fitness over 50 in Algonquin—a place where many of our clients continue training into their 60s, 70s, and beyond.

Our coaching evolved alongside them.

Today, we help people build strength at different ages and ability levels. That might mean returning to exercise after completing rehabilitation for a knee or hip replacement, adjusting a workout around an achy shoulder, or rebuilding confidence after time away.

We keep our groups small, modify exercises, and meet people where they are in their health and fitness journey. We still work hard within our own abilities—and often surprise ourselves with what we can do. And yes, we might still flip a tire occasionally, just to make sure we can! 🙂

We’re proud to be a place where people who haven’t felt at home in a regular gym can find coaching, friendship, and a way forward.

Our goal is to help you stay strong, capable, and involved in the life you want to live—as you age.

MEET OUR TRAINERS

Meet the coaches who help you build strength, confidence, and consistency.

Jamie Philippi
Karina Philippi
Liane Mlaka — personal trainer at Premier Fitness Solutions
Stephanie Nowicki — personal trainer at Premier Fitness Solutions

Jamie Philippi

Personal Trainer

Jamie inspires you to accomplish more than you thought possible.

Experience & qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology

Co-owner of Premier Fitness Solutions — nearly 18 years of building the studio’s coaching community.

Jamie — The Challenger Who Brings Out Your Best

Jamie is the hardest-working athlete we know — the kind of person who never complains about pain or discomfort and always pushes himself beyond the expected.

Competitive by nature, he thrives on challenges and has a way of inspiring the same drive in everyone around him.

His personal mantra, “Try not to suck…” 😎, has become a tough-love rally cry for the gym. Behind the competitive edge is a genuine belief that everyone has more in them than they realize.

Jamie’s coaching style helps people discover a new level of strength and confidence, with encouragement to challenge themselves within their abilities.

Karina Philippi

Personal Trainer & Health Coach

Karina — The Heart Behind Premier Fitness Solutions

Karina is the driving force and soul behind Premier Fitness Solutions. A physical therapist by training and a lifelong movement enthusiast, she has dedicated her career to helping people break through barriers, build strong and capable bodies, and rediscover the confidence to live life to the fullest. Her approach goes far beyond sets and reps—it’s about mindset, self-belief, and the everyday choices that support strength, mobility, and overall well-being. Karina meets people where they are, guiding them step by step to move with greater ease, build lasting resilience, and create a healthier relationship with their bodies. Her passion is to help others feel at home in their bodies, stay strong for what matters most, and thrive every day—not just in the gym, but in every part of life.

Experience & qualifications

Master’s degree in Physical Rehabilitation — Kraków, Poland

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

ACE Health Coach

Pilates Mat Instructor

Liane Mlaka

Personal Trainer

Liane brings energy, encouragement, and a welcoming spirit to every workout.

Experience & qualifications

NASM · Guest trainer and former full-time member of the Premier Fitness Solutions team

Liane — The Spark That Energizes the Room

Liane is our guest trainer who used to be part of the team full-time and still steps in to lead sessions whenever she can.

She’s like an energizer bunny who lights up the room the moment she walks in. Her bubbly personality, contagious laugh, and non-stop energy turn every session into a workout that’s sweaty, challenging, and fun at the same time — a rare combination.

Even though she’s not here every day, her impact is felt every time she’s in the studio, and we’re always grateful to have her on the floor.

Stephanie Nowicki

Personal Trainer

Stephanie helps you build strength and confidence with thoughtful coaching and individual attention.

Experience & approach

Personal Trainer at Premier Fitness Solutions · Supportive, individualized coaching

Stephanie — The Quiet Force Who Lifts Others Up

Stephanie is the hardest-working, toughest, never-complaining person you’ll ever meet. She brings a rare blend of discipline and heart to everything she does.

Her quiet strength shows up in the way she supports everyone around her — always encouraging, always kind, and willing to put in the extra work without ever looking for the spotlight.

One of her favorite sweatshirts says it all: “Work harder, nobody cares…” 😊

Stephanie truly lives that motto. Her grit and resilience inspire every person she touches to keep showing up and giving their best.

Achieve Your Fitness Goals

Meet us, talk about your goals, and find the right fit.

COME FIND US

Premier Fitness Solutions

1445 Merchant Dr. Algonquin, IL

224-678-9060

HOURS

Monday - Friday | 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
After 7:00 pm by appointment

Saturday | 7:00 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday | CLOSED

Class Schedule

Monday: 6 AM, 10 AM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM
Tuesday: 6 AM, 10 AM, 6 PM
Wednesday: 6 AM, 10 AM, 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM
Thursday: 6 AM, 10 AM, 6 PM
Friday: 6 AM, 10 AM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM
Saturday: 7 AM, 9 AM
All times are local to Algonquin, Illinois.
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